The Asian Variations album is a collection of remixes produced by MoShang in his Chinese Chill style of downtempo electronica, melding deeply laid-back beats with Chinese traditional instruments. Some of these remixes were solicited by the original artists, two were done for remix competitions, and in some cases MoShang approached artists directly requesting permission to remix their work. The artists represented on the album are literally from all over the globe; The U.S.A. (Fort Minor, Toao, Lovespirals, Brad Reason), Taiwan (Kou Chou Ching, Chang Jui-chuan, Viba, André van Rensburg, MoShang), South Africa (Gordon's Suitcase), Japan (Akihiko Matsumoto & Chage), Italy (Tafubar), and Slovenia (PureH) and for the most part the collaboration with MoShang was via the web. With the exception of Fort Minor and J-pop star, Chage, none of the artists are signed to major labels and all are working hard to be heard. Thank you for listening!
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TRACKLIST:
1. Kou Chou Ching · Black Heart (Soft Center Mix)
2. Gordon’s Suitcase · Indevelopment (Asian Elaboration Mix)
3. Toao · Slush (Bubble Tea Mix)
4. Lovespirals · Motherless Child (No Place Like Home Mix)
5. Chang Jui-chuan · Hey Kid (Disquiet Mix)
6. Tafubar · The Wicked Thoughts of You (Asian Space Mix)
7. Viba · In the Orchard Lies a Secret (Bonsai Mix)
8. Fort Minor · Remember the Name (Chinese Chill Mix)
9. PureH · Signia (Lazy Sunday Mix)
10. Chang Jui-chuan · Hope Is Here (Freedom Mix)
11. Kou Chou Ching · Tiu Tiu Ssu Hsiang Chi (Little DingDong Mix)
12. Brad Reason · Cruisin’ ‘Round Second Life (Do Re Mix)
13. André van Rensburg · You and Me (Under the Speaker Tree Mix)
14. Akihiko Matsumoto & Chage · Missing Pages Soundtrack (Upstream Downstream Mix)